Living in Ankeny, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ankeny · Census data 2020–2024
Ankeny has 72,615 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $108,198 (44% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $331,000, the median rent is $1,319/month.
Ankeny at a glance
- Population
- 72,615
- Median age
- 33.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $108,198State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $331,000State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,319/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 71.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Ankeny a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 59% higher than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ankeny
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ankeny the median home value is $331,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,319 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,976 a month in housing costs.
Ankeny median household income
The median household income in Ankeny is $108,198 and the income per person is $50,306. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Ankeny: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 29,781
- Owner-occupied
- 71.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.7%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 2.53
Ankeny demographics
- Population
- 72,615
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 28,361
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ankeny ›
Education in Ankeny
52.1% of adults 25 and older in Ankeny have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 16.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ankeny
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Ankeny vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny | 72,615 | $108,198 | $331,000 | $1,319 |
| Saylorville | 3,366 | $117,821 | $314,300 | — |
| Alleman | 429 | $121,875 | $299,200 | — |
| Elkhart | 899 | $84,554 | $253,900 | $836 |
| Johnston | 24,384 | $106,551 | $369,100 | $1,338 |
| Polk City | 6,037 | $164,389 | $414,800 | $782 |
| Bondurant | 8,560 | $135,674 | $318,800 | $1,337 |
| Altoona | 21,495 | $86,114 | $274,600 | $1,235 |
| Sheldahl | 361 | $80,938 | $184,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ankeny, IA?
The median household income in Ankeny is $108,198, 44% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ankeny?
The median home value in Ankeny is $331,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Ankeny?
The median gross rent in Ankeny is $1,319 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Ankeny, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 59% higher than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
What is the median age in Ankeny?
The median age in Ankeny is 33.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Ankeny?
The average commute to work in Ankeny is 21 minutes; 20.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ankeny?
The unemployment rate in Ankeny is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ankeny?
52.1% of adults in Ankeny have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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